Rubus fruticosus Thornless Evergreen

About this product

Blackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' (Rubus fruticosus)

Overview

‘Thornless Evergreen’ is a classic, reliable blackberry that combines almost thornless canes with attractive, deeply cut evergreen foliage. It produces long, arching stems that can be trained on wires or along a fence, carrying masses of white blossom followed by glossy black berries.

Key Features

• Almost thornless canes for easy picking
• Evergreen foliage for year-round structure
• Heavy crops of juicy blackberries
• Very hardy and tolerant of most soils

How to Plant

Plant in Any reasonably fertile, well-drained soil; copes with clay if not waterlogged. in a position with Full sun or light shade; full sun gives the sweetest fruit.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Tie in new canes along horizontal wires during the growing season.
• After fruiting, cut out the canes that have borne fruit at ground level.
• Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure to support cropping.

Size & Growth Timeline

Canes typically grow 3–4m long within three seasons. With training, a single plant can cover a 3–4m fence run or arch in around 4–5 years.

Harvest

Fruit ripens from August into early autumn. Berries are excellent eaten fresh, frozen or used in crumbles, pies and jams.

Perfect For…

• Covering fences, walls and arches
• Family gardens where easy, thornless picking is important
• Organic gardens and wildlife areas